.ws domain search

Find a .ws domain that makes web service or Samoa obvious

Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .ws.

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About this extension

What is .ws?

.ws is Samoa's country-code top-level domain and is often read as 'web site' or 'web service'. The intended meaning should be explicit because the abbreviation is not universal.

Type
Country-code TLD

Samoa ccTLD also used for web-service wordplay; verify current registrar terms.

IANA type
Country-code TLD

Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.

Registration scope
Samoa ccTLD also used for web-service wordplay; verify current registrar terms.

Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.

The short answer

Is .ws a good domain extension?

Choose .ws when Samoa or a web-service reading is genuine and the audience can understand the full address.

Choose .ws when

  • Samoan organisations
  • Web services
  • Compact tools
  • Island and travel brands

Consider another extension when

  • The abbreviation needs constant explanation
  • There is no Samoa or web-service context
  • A clearer technology extension is available

Research brief

The .ws facts that change the decision

This page separates registry policy, public market evidence and registrar pricing. A sample is labeled as a sample; a rule is labeled as a rule; and a checkout quote is never presented as a registry statistic.

Registration scope

Samoa ccTLD also used for web-service wordplay; verify current registrar terms.

Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.

IANA .ws delegation record

Registry operator

SamoaNIC.ws

SamoaNIC.ws identifies itself as the .WS registry operating under a long-term contract with Samoa. It says .WS names resolve globally like .com names.

SamoaNIC .WS FAQ

Name-length classes

Short names have separate terms

SamoaNIC's published .WS schedule separates one-, two- and three-character names from four-or-more-character names. Confirm the exact name's final eligibility and amount before checkout.

SamoaNIC .WS FAQ

Community path

.ws → mission → members

Purpose fit
.ws → mission → membersFor mission-led work, the extension should support—not overstate—the organisation’s purpose and audience.name.wsmissionmembers

For mission-led work, the extension should support—not overstate—the organisation’s purpose and audience.

Registry context

Registration context for .ws

This registry does not publish a comparable public registration series in the cited record. The page shows the verified registration context instead of estimating a total.

Registry signal

Policy checked

Delegation and registration context verified · Current IANA delegation record

Registration terms

See policy

Samoa ccTLD also used for web-service wordplay; verify current registrar terms.

Verified .ws registration context

Registry policy

Delegation and live-search facts

This extension has no comparable public registration series in the cited record. The page shows its current registration policy instead of estimating a number.

IANA .ws delegation record

Availability without guesswork

How to find a strong available .ws

Treat availability as the start of the decision, not the finish. A usable name also needs to be easy to communicate, defensible and fairly priced.

  1. 01

    Start with a name that earns .ws

    Explain the intended reading in the title and check the address in email, voice and mobile contexts.

  2. 02

    Search the exact label first

    Keep the search scoped to this extension, then compare the exact label with closely related endings before accepting a spelling compromise.

  3. 03

    Check rights and pronunciation

    An available result is not trademark clearance. Say the name aloud, check local implications and review the registrar’s final eligibility rules.

Pricing explained

What does a .ws domain cost?

The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.

Lowest verified row: $6.49 for year one

Renews from $30.99

This is the lowest verified provider row, not a recommendation. Compare every available registrar below; a provider gets a price row after its current quote is collected or approved in admin.

NameSiloSource price table
Register$6.49Renew$30.99Transfer$23.49

Standard names only. Prices were source-checked on August 15, 2026; promotional rates, taxes, ICANN fees and premium-name pricing can change at checkout.

Compare the full .ws ownership cost

Compare .ws renewal with .site and .io; verify transfer and premium terms at checkout.

Registration options

Where to register a .ws

Compare the final registration, renewal and transfer terms. We prioritize the partner best aligned with this market, but the choice remains yours.

Bluehost is our preferred global partner; Namecheap and HostGator remain available as additional checkouts. Prices are shown only when the provider's current quote is verified, so a missing row never becomes a made-up number.

Some outbound links are affiliate links. FlashDomains may earn a commission without changing your price.

NameSilo

Register $6.49 · renew $30.99

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Bluehost

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Our primary global registration partner for generic extensions.

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Namecheap

Affiliate

A second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.

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HostGator

A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.

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Domain.com

Search and register on Domain.com's official domain page; confirm current availability and terms there.

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Make the tradeoff visible

.ws compared with common alternatives

Comparison of .ws with alternative domain extensions
ExtensionRecognitionAvailabilityStrongest fitWatch for
.wsStrong in its marketCheck the exact labelSamoan organisations and concise web-service brandsThe abbreviation needs constant explanation
.comVery highCrowdedBroad commercial and global brandsPremium or awkward remaining names
.orgHighOften betterMission-led and community workMay imply a public-interest purpose
AI naming tools

Use AI for ideas—not fake availability

Copy a focused prompt into your preferred AI assistant, then paste the names it finds into FlashDomains Bulk Search. Test the whole shortlist together—AI can explore language, but live registry and registrar signals confirm domains.

Test names in bulk

Generate .ws name ideas

Generate 25 concise .ws names for Samoan organisations and concise web-service brands. Keep them natural when spoken, avoid trademarks and forced spellings, and do not claim availability or legal clearance.

Score a shortlist for clarity

Score these possible .ws names: [paste shortlist]. Assess pronunciation, spelling, category fit, unintended meanings and sentence flow. Do not claim availability, trademark clearance or monetary value. Return the strongest three with risks.

Create clean variations

The preferred label [name] is unavailable as a .ws. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit samoan organisations and concise web-service brands. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.

These prompts help generate and evaluate .ws ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.

Direct answers

.ws questions

Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.

What is a .ws domain?

.ws is Samoa's country-code top-level domain and is often read as 'web site' or 'web service'. The intended meaning should be explicit because the abbreviation is not universal.

How much does a .ws domain cost?

There is no universal retail price. Compare registration, renewal and transfer pricing for the exact label, then confirm premium status, taxes and eligibility at checkout.

Is FlashDomains the .ws registrar?

No. FlashDomains compares availability signals and routes registration actions to a registrar with the searched name filled in. The registrar confirms availability, price and eligibility at checkout.

Who is a .ws domain best for?

.ws is strongest for Samoan organisations and concise web-service brands. Confirm current registry eligibility and make the local or category signal true on the site.

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